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The Pug dog breed, A comical tiny mastiff Although the Pug dog will adapt well to many different lifestyles and living situations, they are not so versatile when it comes to temperature. Due to their smushed-in face (brachycephalic face) and stocky body, they can overheat very easily. It is important to always supervise your pup […]

The Portuguese Water Dog is a faithful friend whose courageous and playful personality requires a relatively decent amount of exercise and fresh air. Known for their athletic abilities and intelligence, the ‘Portuguese’ is a friendly and charismatic companion that enjoys staying physically active. Portuguese Water Dog Temperament Due to their slightly rambunctious attitude, it is better

Nobel, Intelligent, Good-Natured The Poodle is a fascinating and special breed of dog for many different reasons. One of the more prominent characteristics that separate this breed from the rest of the bunch is that they are said to be the only breed that comes in three different sizes! Not only are all three sizes

The Pomeranian dog breed is inquisitive, fun, and very popular The Pomeranian is a member of the Toy group. They are very popular as companion dogs, with their small size and weight, and lively personality. This is the smallest of the Spitz breed, and is also called the Zwergspitz in German, which means ‘Dwarf Spitz’.

Originating in North Carolina, the Plott Hound is descended from German Hannover hounds, and is one of the 6 Coonhound breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. The others are the Redbone Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, (also called the Redtick Coonhound) the Bluetick Coonhound, the Black and Tan Coonhound and finally the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The

~Intelligent, Independent, Compact~ The Pekingese is a small, unique breed of intelligent and sturdy dogs. Owners find qualities similar to a proud lion, for which the breed is named. These dogs are confident and independent, but once they have a good, authoritative owner, they become loyal and protective companions. The Pekingese is altogether an adult

The Butterfly Dog ~ Intelligent, Compact, Affectionate The Papillon is one of the Toy breeds, well known for its known for its affectionate and energetic personality. These small dogs are always looking for something to do, so they make for playful company, an ideal companion dog. They are very social and are excited when they

Olde English Bulldogge – an affectionate, loving companion who is very trainable The Olde English Bulldogge is a loyal and courageous dog breed with a stable temperament. They get on very well with children and are naturally very protective of them. The modern-day breed is actually a relatively recent re-creation of the old dogs used for bull-baiting, but with

Old English Sheep Dog – Intelligent, Kind and Brave Originally bred to drive sheep and cattle to market, the Old English Sheep Dog is intelligent and kind, with a sense of humor. Widely known in the U.K. as ‘the Dulux Dog’ owing to an Old English Sheepdog featuring in the Dulux paint company’s television advertisements.